10 Everyday Must-Haves You Should Get from Costco Instead of the Drugstore

By: Tyler Connaghan | Last updated: Nov 16, 2023

Bad news: You may be overspending on personal care items, OTC medicines, and vitamins at your local drugstore. However, Costco often sells these products at lower prices per unit, making it worth comparing prices.

Plus, Costco has larger quantities of these items, meaning you can save money by purchasing them in bulk. We’ve created a list of five products to help you save money by buying from Costco, whether you’re already a member or not!

Vitamin D Supplements

Did you know that most foods don’t naturally contain vitamin D? It’s true; we’re all missing out. So, if you’re one of the many who take supplements to make up for it, why pay more than you need to?

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Walgreens will sell you a 90-pack of Nature Made’s Vitamin D3 gel caps for $12.99. That’s $0.14 per softgel! But for just $14.49, you can grab a massive 600-count pack of Kirkland’s Signature D vitamins at $0.02 per cap. Much better!

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

Want to keep your hair, skin, and nails looking amazing? Costco’s got you covered with their 24-oz container.

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You can choose between chocolate or unflavored varieties for just $36.99, which works out to only $1.54 an ounce. Don’t be fooled by drugstores like CVS charging an arm and a leg for a measly 10-oz pack of the same brand’s unflavored version. At $2.95 an ounce, you’ll end up shelling out a whopping $29.49 for the entire container.

Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Convenience Pack

Ah, the joys of being sick. Fear not, my fellow germ-infested friends, for I bring great news! You don’t have to break the bank for relief.

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At Costco, you can get a 72-count pack of this top-tier cold medicine for just $23.99. That’s only $0.33 for each soft gel, while over at Walgreens, they’re trying to swindle you with a 48-get pack of the same product for $24.99, which works out to $0.52 per liquid gel.

Ricola Lemon Sugar Free Cough Drops

The dreaded sore throat might be more annoying than a persistent cough. Luckily, Costco’s got your back with a massive 210-count pack of minty fresh drops for just $18.99.

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That’s only $0.09 per drop, while over at Rite Aid, a bag of the same product with only 45 drops goes for $6.29, which equates to $0.14 per drop. So don’t be a sucker and pay more for less.

Listerine Gingivitis Ultraclean Antiseptic Mouthwash

Listerine is the miracle mouthwash that fights tarter, kills germs, and instantly freshens breath. Rite Aid will try to sell you a 1.5-liter bottle of cool, minty Listerine for only $9.99.

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Meanwhile, over at Costco, they’re doubling down on your dental health with two of those bad boys for just $15.99. That’s like getting a minty fresh two-for-one deal!

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